In the face of the unprecedented environmental changes taking place worldwide today, connecting wildlife habitats to conserve biodiversity is essential. Wildlands Network has been at the forefront of conserving habitat and migration corridors for wildlife for more than 28 years. 

Get up to speed on our latest work as we further out mission to reconnect, restore and rewild North America so that life—in all its diversity—can thrive. 

A Vision of Connectivity for the East 

Habitat connectivity is one of the most effective strategies for protecting biodiversity, according to the latest conservation science. Our new Eastern Wildway map is a bold vision for reconnecting and restoring wildlife habitat in order to safeguard North America's native plants and animals.

Wildlands Network Road Ecologist Cecilia Aguilar examines animal tracks under a bridge spanning Mexico's Cocóspera River.

Sonora Passes Law for Wildlife Crossings

The Mexican state of Sonora now requires safe passages for animals be included in the planning of new road-building projects—a positive step forward in our efforts for wildlife-friendly crossings along Mexico's Highway 2. "It’s encouraging to see that legislators are inspired by the work that we’re doing, that they’re inspired by the rationale we’re bringing forward," said Mexico and Western Program Director Juan Carlos Bravo.

Rep. Don Beyer (D-VA) speaks at a congressional briefing hosted by Wildlands Network and collaborating organizations on Capitol Hill earlier this year.

Advancing Legislation for Wildlife Corridors

Earlier this month, the Committee on Natural Resources of the U.S. House of Representatives held a hearing on the Wildlife Corridors Conservation Act of 2019. Wildlands Network has been championing this bill which, if passed into law, will channel unprecedented resources toward the protection of wildlife corridors nationwide.

Five Ways to Steer Clear of Deer 

Did you know that about 1 million car crashes a year are the result of wildlife collisions? Know what to do to keep yourself—and wild animals—safe while driving this fall.